Sun Dec 08 08:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Ultimatum’s Season 3 rocked by early departures
**Los Angeles, CA** – Netflix’s *The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On* season 3 has experienced a dramatic shakeup, with two couples – Vanessa Hattaway and Dave Adams, and Micah Hardeman and Chanel Watkins – abruptly leaving the show after just three days. Their departure, leaving only four couples remaining in the experiment, has left viewers and the show’s creator, Chris Coelen, with unanswered questions.
The couples’ exit occurred after a clandestine off-camera meeting. While the exact reasons remain unclear, Coelen revealed to *Variety* that some contestants struggle to cope with the show’s intense format, mirroring similar departures in previous seasons. He noted a sense of unease among the departing group during a pivotal “The Choice” segment.
Hattaway took to social media to address the situation, citing mental health concerns and stating that the televised version represents only a small portion of the events. She deflected calls for an apology to her trial partner, Nick Tramontin, insisting that viewers lack the full context. Adams posted a humorous meme expressing his feelings about the experience, labeling the season a “dumpster inferno.” Hardeman and Watkins simply posted that things “escalated quickly.”
Coelen emphasized that the show supports the contestants’ decisions, regardless of their impact on the experiment. The remaining couples – Zaina and J.R., Nick and Sandy, Mariah and Caleb, and Scotty and Aria – will continue their journey, with the remaining episodes set to drop on December 11th and 18th. A reunion episode is promised, hinting at further explanations for the unexpected departures.
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